At a Glance
Median Income
$109,803
$42,679 per capita
Home Value
$346,200
Zillow: $407,619
Median Rent
$1,821/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glasgow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glasgow a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glasgow residents earn a median household income of $109,803 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,679. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glasgow is $346,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,619. Median rent is $1,821/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
35.4% of adults in Glasgow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,095
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,621/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,803
Per Capita$42,679
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$346,200
Rent$1,821
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$407,619
Housing Units5,567
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Glasgow was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.